The Schelly
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About The Schelly
The Schelly is a restaurant in Ambleside that serves small plates, brought to the table a couple at a time. Chef's Table seating sits right next to the kitchen, so guests can eat beside the cooking. High bench seating looks through a window. The kitchen works with local and seasonal ingredients, and pigeon breast is among the dishes on the menu, with desserts to finish. The wine list carries a selection of local brewery cans for non-wine drinkers.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingUsually somewhat difficult to find a space
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention small plates, pigeon breast, wine selection and chef's table seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention small plates, pigeon breast, wine selection and chef's table seating.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the small plates and their big flavours, with the pigeon breast singled out as a standout and the desserts called so good. Service is described as friendly, and the wine selection and local can choices also draw mentions. The main complaint is pacing: one diner was brought two plates at a time before finishing the last, and felt rushed from a high window bench.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the small plates and their big flavours, with the pigeon breast singled out as a standout and the desserts called so good. Service is described as friendly, and the wine selection and local can choices also draw mentions. The main complaint is pacing: one diner was brought two plates at a time before finishing the last, and felt rushed from a high window bench.
Featured reviews
- Mark Hancock
“Beautifully presented, tasty food. Interesting wines. Great service. Really enjoyable.”
- Joe Wilson
“Really enjoyed it. Excellent seasoning with innovative food.”
- Min
“Small plates, big flavours. We ordered quite a bit of the menu and everything was fantastic. Really thoughtful and tasty. The pigeon breast was a standout for me.”
- EliteMuffin
“It’s really not fair to only give 5 stars since everything was actually soo amazing! Service was great, wine and food were amazing and we left completely satisfied. Thank you Shelly!”
- Laura Katharina Riebel
“We celebrated our anniversary here and absolutely loved the food and experience. Delicious dishes with local and seasonal ingredients and a lovely atmosphere. Would love to come back!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
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- Thursday
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- Friday
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- Saturday
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
Show more amenities
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Dessert
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Highlights· 1
- Great wine list
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Atmosphere· 2
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
Location
Restaurants near The Schelly
- 0 mi£100+Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
tasting menu, wine pairing, chalk stream trout
- The Priest Hole Restaurant4.41,3180 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
sunday roast, burger overcooked bland, cheese board
- Tacos del Sol5.07150.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
authentic mexican food, burritos, homemade tortillas
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The SchellyReservations | 4.7239 | — | £50–100 | small plates, pigeon breast, wine selection |
| The Old Stamp House RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.8772 | 0 mi | £100+ | tasting menu, wine pairing, chalk stream trout |
| The Priest Hole RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,318 | 0 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, burger overcooked bland, cheese board |
| Tacos del SolOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 5.0715 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | authentic mexican food, burritos, homemade tortillas |
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